Soldier who attacked heavily pregnant girlfriend walks free

A soldier in Scotland has walked free from court after allegedly beating and strangling his heavily pregnant teenage girlfriend.

Euan Kerr, 20, from Kilmarnock and a member of the Scots Royal Regiment, admitted to reportedly punching Chloe Rennie, 19, in the head, straddling her and placing his hands round her neck and squeezing, the court heard.

He was charged over the attack that happened on October 7, 2017, an additional charge that he had "threatened her unborn baby" being dropped.

Kerr reportedly admitted to the attack. (Facebook)

The soldier has been placed on a 'community payback' order of two years supervision by Sheriff Desmond Leslie at Ayr Sheriff Court.

He has also been banned from contacting or approaching Chloe.

Friends and family of the victim say Kerr is an "animal" who got a "slap on the wrist"

The teenager was heavily pregnant at the time. (Facebook)

One friend, who asked not to be named, told the Ayrshire Post the ruling isn't good enough.

"This animal got a slap on the wrist and in my eyes it isn't anywhere near good enough," they said. "It's not fair that every day for her is a mental battle and every day for him is a life of luxury.